Also, as I understand it you gutted those houses, putting in practically new everything.

I absolutely collected first, last and security for my class-C rentals until NYS prohibited that practice back in 2019.Many tenants cannot manage their money properly, so this mitigates the issue of not being paid last month's rent when they need to move and the new landlord is receiving those funds they have allocated for their housing during the last month of their stay.This was also helpful to me to pre-screen who has their financial house in order and had saved for their moving costs as part of their planning.If I still could, I most definitely would - without exception.

Can't find many reviews for them online, and would love you hear your testimonial if you have one!

I've come across several products online that are basically a block with double-stick tape, but I like the tread idea on the block you have. 

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like that county provides that information for free online, BUT they do upload it to a private company that will sell you access to it online for a fee:https://www.courthouseonline.com/

We just got it online in March and have had pretty consistent rentals, but are doing more direct booking than with Air B&B (through networks). 

I'm fairly confident from reading online we don't qualify for an exemption, but I'm trying to assess actual closing costs to trying and reduce them All details:Bought the house 2.5 years ago for $980K (left on mortgage $753K), we have a clause for an assumable mortgage for me to take over (I can keep same rate).

Report them on every online consumer protection organizations and spread the word before they scam more people 

google All inclusive Deed of Trust state of CA.. that will give you a really good description and if you can find the actual deed of trust to read its a great wrap document .. in practice   you have a current 100K loan at 8%  you sell by owner and take a 125k note at 9%  the 125k wraps the 100k.. you continue to pay on the 100k the while the new owner is paying on the 125k  payment lets say on the 100k are 1k a month the new payment is 1.2k a month you make the 200.00 delta..

I’m particularly interested in house hacking as my first strategy.I’d love to understand more about what to look for in strong investment markets, practical tips for house hacking, and the financing options available for first-time buyers.